1996 Ferrari F50 vs. 1988 Ford Thunderbird
To start off, 1996 Ferrari F50 is newer by 8 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1988 Ford Thunderbird. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1988 Ford Thunderbird would be higher. At 4,698 cc (12 cylinders), 1996 Ferrari F50 is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1996 Ferrari F50 (750 HP @ 10500 RPM) has 610 more horse power than 1988 Ford Thunderbird. (140 HP @ 3800 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 1996 Ferrari F50 should accelerate faster than 1988 Ford Thunderbird. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1988 Ford Thunderbird weights approximately 699 kg more than 1996 Ferrari F50.
Both vehicles are rear wheel drive (RWD) - it offers better handling in dry conditions; in addition, if you are looking to drift, both vehicles do the job better than front wheel drive vehicles. With that said, do keep in mind that many other factors such as speed and the wear on your tires can also have significant impact on traction and control. Let's talk about torque, 1996 Ferrari F50 (520 Nm) has 228 more torque (in Nm) than 1988 Ford Thunderbird. (292 Nm). This means 1996 Ferrari F50 will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1988 Ford Thunderbird. 1988 Ford Thunderbird has automatic transmission and 1996 Ferrari F50 has manual transmission. 1996 Ferrari F50 will offer better control over acceleration and deceleration in addition to better fuel efficiency overall. 1988 Ford Thunderbird will be easier to drive especially in heavy traffic.
Compare all specifications:
1996 Ferrari F50 | 1988 Ford Thunderbird | |
Make | Ferrari | Ford |
Model | F50 | Thunderbird |
Year Released | 1996 | 1988 |
Engine Position | Middle | Front |
Engine Size | 4698 cc | 3797 cc |
Engine Cylinders | 12 cylinders | 6 cylinders |
Engine Type | V | V |
Horse Power | 750 HP | 140 HP |
Engine RPM | 10500 RPM | 3800 RPM |
Torque | 520 Nm | 292 Nm |
Engine Bore Size | 85 mm | 96.8 mm |
Engine Stroke Size | 69 mm | 86 mm |
Top Speed | 376 km/hour | 185 km/hour |
Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
Transmission Type | Manual | Automatic |
Number of Seats | 2 seats | 4 seats |
Number of Doors | 2 doors | 2 doors |
Vehicle Weight | 907 kg | 1606 kg |
Vehicle Length | 4490 mm | 5050 mm |
Vehicle Width | 1990 mm | 1850 mm |
Vehicle Height | 1100 mm | 1350 mm |
Wheelbase Size | 2590 mm | 2880 mm |